Re: [Paddlewise] Kevlar UV protection

From: Christine Allison <sailnut_at_asan.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 07:39:56 -0500
The issue is not the Kevlar.  It's the epoxy resin.  Sunlight degrades it.
Probably true for polyurthane also.  One of the reasons for Gel-coat.

Richard Smith

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